Volunteer to Career for the Armed Forces Community at Livewell Southwest CIC

Livewell Southwest CIC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare volunteering organization in London offers an opportunity for individuals from the Armed Forces community to gain experience in clinical and non-clinical roles. Volunteers will assist patients and staff, enhance their employability skills, and receive tailored support to navigate career pathways in healthcare. This role is ideal for those looking to build confidence and gain insights into the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Ability to support patients and staff in a healthcare environment.
• Willingness to gain insights into working in healthcare.
• Interest in pursuing a career in clinical or non-clinical areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff and patients in various supportive roles.
• Engage in exercises with hospitalized individuals.
• Provide emotional support and help ease anxiety.

Job description

Overview

This volunteering opportunity takes place at Livewell Southwest CIC.

The Volunteer to Career programme for the Armed Forces community provides tailored volunteering opportunities at hospitals and hospices, so that you can:

• Help people get better
• Build up your employability confidence
• Identify a clear career pathway to fully achieve your potential

You will be able to support staff, patients and their carers in different ways, such as providing quick support in a fast-paced environment, doing exercises with hospitalised individuals to help improve their fitness, or lending a listening ear to ease anxiety. This programme is designed with the intention of helping volunteers find employment in the healthcare sector. When volunteering, you will:

• Gain insights into what it’s like to be working in the field
• Receive tailored support to help you seek out career opportunities
• Navigate the recruitment process, or access further training
• Gain support to build up your confidence
• Be able to shape your volunteering experiences to align with your career aspirations
• Receive support with numeracy and literacy skills if desired
• Receive peer-to-peer support for mental health conditions

Current volunteering opportunities from this programme will enable volunteers to explore careers in clinical and non-clinical areas, depending on volunteers\' interests.

Read more about this programme here.

To apply, please email [e-mail]